The Sponge Docks

USA / Florida / Tarpon Springs /
 pedestrian area, tourist attraction
Main Tarpon tourist attraction - Greek shops, restaraunts, cafes, bakeries, attraction.

Tarpon Springs is known as "the sponge capital of the world". In the 1930s, the sponge industry of Tarpon Springs was very prosperous, bringing in millions of dollars of sponges yearly.

All aspects of the sponge industry take place in Tarpon Springs, from the harvesting of the sponge, all the way to the auctions that are held weekly at the Sponge Docks for the wholesalers.
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Coordinates:   28°9'17"N   82°45'37"W
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